Hungary is one of those places in Europe whose capital, Budapest, is more popular to the general masses than the country itself (at least that’s what I know of anyway). When you do find yourself in Hungary one of these days, take the time to tour Budapest and see the sights.
Budapest is divided into two by the Danube River: Buda is the older portion of the city which is situated in a hilly area, and Pest is the younger area and much more contemporary than its counterpart, full of museums and art deco buildings. There are quite some historical sights to see in Budapest. First and foremost, go see the Holy Right Hand of King St. Stephen of Hungary, which is the only part of his body that remained intact after his mummification (the rest of his body were mere remnants in the form of bones, but the hand is very much intact). It is on display in St. Stephen’s Basilica. Also visit the Castle Hill, where you can find the Buda Castle, churches, a number of museums depicting Hungarian history, and the National Széchenyi Library.
Visit these notable places as well: Esztergom Basilica, the third largest church in Europe; Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest synagogue in Europe; Gödöll?, the second largest Baroque castle in the world; and Széchenyi Medicinal Bath, the largest medicinal bath in Europe. Budapest is so full of these notable and historical places because of its long history and what I’ve mentioned only barely touches what you can find in Budapest, but these are some of the most notable places you should see.